YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Crispy Chickpea and Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Enjoy a vibrant, dairy-free salad featuring crispy roasted chickpeas paired with fluffy quinoa and fresh garden vegetables, all drizzled with a zesty lemon-tahini dressing accented by a sprinkle of hemp seeds. This light yet satisfying lunch offers a harmonious balance of textures and flavors – tangy, nutty, and refreshingly crisp.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup cooked quinoa (approx 92g)
1/2 cup roasted chickpeas (approx 82g)
1/4 cup diced cucumber (approx 38g)
1/4 cup cherry tomato halves (approx 37g)
1 tbsp thinly sliced red onion (approx 10g)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (approx 8g)
1 tbsp lemon juice (approx 15g)
1/2 tsp tahini (approx 2.5g)
1/2 tsp olive oil (approx 2.3g)
1 tbsp hemp seeds (approx 10g)
PREPARATION
Preheat the oven to 400°F if you wish to roast your chickpeas for extra crispiness. If using canned chickpeas, rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
Toss the chickpeas with a pinch of salt, pepper, and your favored spices. Spread them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for about 20 minutes until crispy, shaking the sheet halfway through.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa with diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, tahini, and olive oil. Adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt, pepper, and garlic powder if desired.
Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa and vegetables, then gently fold in the roasted chickpeas.
Finish by sprinkling hemp seeds on top for an extra protein boost, and serve immediately.